Discover the many people who left their homes for freedom in America.
Student Application
Discover the history of the land and of the people who settled the Northeast Region of the United States.
Learning Objectives
Students will recognize that the Northeast region includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Students will realize that for hundreds of years, many Native American groups lived in the Northeast Regi...
Ask students to choose one person or group of people in the history of the Northeast region that he/she believes made a significant impact on the region. Encourage students to use the video, textbook, and library resources to support their argument. Have each person present his or her argument to the class. If students have opposing views, encourag...